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Brilliant Brazil upset Sao Paulo odds to live HSBC SVNS World Championship dream

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

It took until the 90th and final match of the three-tournament HSBC SVNS 2 Series to decide the final team in the three-tournament HSBC SVNS World Championship Series. The women’s and men’s...

High-stakes finale awaits as HSBC SVNS 2 heads to Sao Paulo

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the inaugural HSBC SVNS 2 Series as the final leg arrives in Sao Paulo this weekend, with the race for World Championship qualification reaching its climax. Taking...

Seven names now potential Wales targets as Steve Tandy looks for new depth

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

For a country the size of Wales, building and sustaining genuine depth at international level has never been straightforward. In the professional era, the WRU have often looked beyond its borders to strengthen...

Patience Proves A Virtue For Springboks Great

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

If his long rugby career has taught Makazole Mapimpi anything, it’s to have patience and that was never more the case than on his 100th appearance for the Hollywoodbets Sharks.   With just...

Georgia Rugby Union Statement

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Georgia Rugby Union responds to information released by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and World Rugby, which indicates that several anti-doping rule violations involving the Georgia 15s team during...

Scotland Women's training squad for the Six Nations 2026

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comprising 21 forwards and 17 backs, will be led once more by Rachel Malcolm and includes three notable returnees in the form of stand-off Meryl Smith, winger Shona Campbell and lock forward Louise...

Italy Women's training squad for Six Nations 2026

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Italian Women's National Rugby Team's coach, Fabio Roselli, has selected the 34 players who will be part of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations squad. The squad combines experience and freshness:...

France Women's Training squad for the Six Nations 2026 announced.

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

François Ratier (Head Coach of the French Women's XV)  : " This second training camp is a continuation of the work begun a month ago. The selection of this 38-player squad...

England should stick with Borthwick, says former coach Jones

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones believes it would be "foolhardy" for England to dismiss coach Steve Borthwick, despite their disappointing Six Nations campaign. A dramatic 48-46 defeat to France last weekend condemned England...